Carriage-top



C. A. LINDBERG.

CARRIAGE TOP.

APPLICATION FILED AUG-22. 1919.

Patented Apr. 27, 1920.

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-WITNESSES C. A. LINDBERG.

CARRIAGE TOP.

APPLJfCATION FILED AUG-22, I919.

Patented Apr. 27,- 1920.

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INVENTOR. Charles A. Lindbergww 4 ATTORNEYS.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

CHARLES .A. LINDBERG, 0F STURGIS, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR T0 S'IURGIS STEEL GO-CART COMPANY, OF STURGIS, MICHIGAN.

CARRIAGE-TOP.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 27, 1920.

Application filed August 22, 1919. Serial No. 319,239.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, Crmnnns A. LIND- BERG, a citizen of the United States, residing at Sturgis, Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Carriage-Tops, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in carriage tops.

The main objects of this invention are:

First, to provide an improved means for adjustably supporting the tops, or hoods, of childrens carriages, which is very easily operated and at the same time is very secure.

Second, to provide an improved top supporting structure for childrens carriages which is neat and attractive in appearance, and at the same time strong and durable and economical to produce.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification. The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure I is a detail side elevation of a structure embodying the features of my invention, only a portion of the side of the carriage body and of the top being illustrated.

Fig. II is an enlarged detail View partially in section, on the broken line 22 of Fig. I.

Fig. III is a detail front view of the top member removed from its support, the face plate of the top member being also removed.

Fig. IV is a plan view of the blank from which the supporting plate, or bracket, is formed, the folding lines thereof being illdicated by dotted lines.

Fig. V is a detail side elevation of a modified form or embodiment of my invention.

Fig. VI is a detail section on a line corresponding to line 6-6 of Fig. V.

Fig. VII is a detail section on a line corresponding to line 7-7 of Fig. VI.

In the drawings, similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views, and the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

Referring to the drawing, 1 represents a side of a body of a childs carriage and 2 of the top. These are indicated as being formed of reed.

In the embodiment shown in Figs. I to IV inclusive, I provide a body member, or supporting plate 3, having attaching ears t offset rearwardly thereon and perforated to receive attaching bolts 5. The top bracket, or member 6 is forked at 7, the frame members at the top 2 being secured to these arms. The supporting plate 3 is provided with a bearing stud 8 for'the top member 6, the bearing stud being tubular or hollow. The bearing stud is provided with a peripheral groove 9 which is engaged by the segmental retaining member 10, pivoted at 11, and held into the groove by the spring 12, which is mounted on the pin 13 on the top member to press inwardly on the retaining member. A stop pin 13 is provided to limit the inward movement of the retaining memher when the top member is disengaged from he stud. This facilitates the assembling and disassembling of the parts, as it is only necessary to slip the top member on the stud to the position shown at 2 when the retaining member will engage the groove 9, preventing withdrawal of the top member but permitting its pivotal adjustment. The supporting member is provided with outwardly projecting lugs 1d at each side, which limit the swing or adjustment of the top member.

The top member is provided with a series of holes 15 disposed concentrically of the stud to be engaged by locking dog 16 which is arranged to reciprocate through disk 17 secured in the rear end of the stud, as shown in Fig. II. This dog has a forwardly projecting engaging portion 18 disposed through a hole in the supporting member to coact with holes 15 when they are brought into alinement therewith by the swinging of the top member. The dog is provided with a cap-like finger 19 which reciprocates in the stud. The spring 20 is seated on the disk 17 to engage this cap for urging the dog to its engaging position. The face, or finishing plate, 21, is secured to the top member as by the screws 22. The face plate is provided with a hole 23 through which the retaining member 10 may be disengaged to release the top member.

In the modification shown in Figs. V, VI and VII, the supporting member 24 has a bracket extension 25 engaging rod 26 mounted on the side of the body member.

The stud 27 of the supporting member is, in this case, headed to retain the top member 28.

The locking dog 29 is in general of the same type as shown in Fig. II, its head 30 projecting from the top member and covering the spring 31. The top member is provided with a series of holes with which the dog coacts, substantially the same as the preferred construction described.

I have not attempted to illustrate other modifications or adaptations of my invention, as I believe the disclosure made will enable those skilled in the art to embody or adapt my improvement as may be desired.

I have only described one of the pair of devices used, as it will be understood they are ordinary duplicates. My improved top supporting means is neat and attractive in appearance, very easy to manipulate and.

at the same time, the top is very securely supported in its adjusted position.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by LettersPatent is:

1. In a structure of the class described, the combination of a supporting plate provided with rearwardly offset attaching ears and forwardly projecting stop lugs at each side, a hollow stud carried by said supporting plate, and having an annular peripheral groove and a disk in its rear end, a top member ournaled on said stud at the lnner side of said groove and having a series of holes therein disposed concentrically of said stud, said stop lugs limiting the swing of said top, a segmental retaining member pivotally' mounted on said top member to engage said groove in said stud, a spring for holding said retaining member in said groove, carried by said top member, a dog reciprocating through said disk and provided with a finger piece reciprocating in said stud, said dog being provided with a forwardly turned engaging portion reciprocating through said supporting plate to coact with holes in said top member when they are brought into alinement therewith by the swinging of the top member on said stud, a spring arranged in said stud to engage the fingerpiece and seating on said disk, and a face plate secured to said top member and provided with an opening through which said retaining member may be disengaged.

2. In a structure of the class described, the combination of a supporting plate, a hollow stud carried by said supporting plate and having an annular peripheral groove and a disk in its rear end, a top member journaled on said stud at the inner side of said groove and having a series of holes therein disposed concentrically of said stud, a segmental retaining member pivotally mounted on said top member to engage said groove in said stud, a spring for holding said retaining member in said groove carried by said top member, a dog reciprocating through said disk and provided with a finger piece reciprocating in said stud. said dog being provided with a forwardly turned engaging portion reciprocating through said supporting plate to coact with holes in said top member when they are brought into alinement therewith by the swinging of the top member on said stud, a spring arranged in said stud to engage the finger piece and seating on said disk, and a face plate secured to said top member and provided with an opening through which said retaining member may be disengaged.

3. In a structure of the class described, the combination of a supporting member, stud on said supporting member and having a peripheral groove, a top member journaled on said stud and having a series of holes therein disposed concentrically of said stud, a spring pressed retaining member mounted on said top member to engage said groove in said stud, a dog disposed through said stud and provided with an engaging portion reciprocating through said supporting member to coact with the holes in said top memberwhen they are brought into alinement therewith, a spring arranged to act on said dog, and a face plate secured to said top member and provided with an opening through which said retaining member may be disengaged.

4:. In a structure of the class described, the combination of a supporting member, stud on said supporting member andhaving a peripheral groove, a top member journaled on said stud and having a series of holes therein disposed concentrically of said stud, aspring pressed retaining member mounted on said top member to engage said groove in said stud, a dog disposed through said stud and provided with an engaging portion reciprocating through said supporting member to coact with the holes in said top member when they are brought into alinement therewith, and a spring-arranged to act on said dog.

5. In a structure of the class described, the combination of a supporting member provided with forwardly projecting stop lugs, stud on said supporting member and having a peripheral groove, a top member journaled on said stud and having a series of holes therein disposed concentrically of said stud, said stop lugs limiting the swing of said top, a spring pressed retaining member mounted on said top member to engage said groove in said stud, a dog disposed through said stud and provided with an engaging portion reciprocating through said supporting member to coact with the holes in said top member when they are brought into alinement therewith, and a spring arranged to act on said dog.

6. In a structure of the class described, the combination of a supporting member provided with a stud having a peripheral groove therein, a top member j ournaled on said stud,a spring pressed retaining member mounted on said top member to engage said groove of said stud, a dog disposed through said stud for supporting said top member in its adjusted positions, and a face plate secured to said top member and through which said retaining member may be disengaged.

T. In a structure of the class described, the combination of a supporting member provided with a stud having a peripheral groove therein, a top member journaled on said stud, a retaining member mounted on said top member to engage said groove of said stud, and a dog disposed through said stud for supporting said top member in its adjusted positions.

8. In a structure of the class described, the combination of a supporting member provided with forwardly projecting stop lugs and with a stud, a top member journaled on said stud, said stop lugs limiting the swing of said top member, a dog disposed through said stud and provided with an engaging portion reciprocating through said supporting member to coact with said top member which is provided with a series of holes with which the dog coacts for supporting said top member in its adjusted positions.

9. In a structure of the class described, the combination of a supporting member provided with a forwardly projecting supporting member provided with a stud having a groove therein, a top member journaled on said stud, a retaining member mounted on said top member to engage said groove of said stud whereby said top member is detachably retained on the stud and a dog for supporting said top member in its adjusted positions on said stud.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

CHAR-LES A. LIN DBERG. 

